Thor Pedersen, a Danish adventurer who visited every country in the world without flying, has revealed which country was his least favorite. Despite starting his journey in 2013 with plans to finish in four years, obstacles like the pandemic delayed his progress, and he completed the challenge in May 2023 in the Maldives. While he…
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are competing to control a massive \$1.5 trillion lithium deposit in the United States, which is vital for modern tech and electric vehicles. Located in the McDermitt Caldera, this lithium discovery could significantly lower Tesla’s production costs, as lithium is a key component of electric car batteries. Musk currently relies…
Four people remain critically ill in hospital after a 53-year-old British man drove into a crowd of Liverpool FC supporters during their victory parade in Liverpool city center on May 26. The driver, who has been arrested, plowed into the crowd shortly after 6pm on Water Street, injuring 47 people, including a child. Emergency services…
Dick Van Dyke, who recently turned 99, opened up about the unique challenge of living to such an old age: having to say goodbye to many loved ones. In a 2021 interview with People, he talked about the sadness of losing close friends like Ed Asner, and his wife, Arlene Silver, added that outliving everyone…
A 3D simulation pitted Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, against a greyhound and a cheetah in a virtual 100-meter race. Bolt, who still holds the world records for the 100m and 200m sprints (9.58s and 19.19s, respectively, both set in 2009), has remained unbeaten by any human. But when it came to the animal…
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed a viral video that appeared to show his wife Brigitte ‘slapping’ him as they prepared to step off a plane in Vietnam. The couple was arriving in Hanoi for a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, which also includes stops in Indonesia and Singapore. In the clip, Brigitte’s hand briefly came…
A recent study from the Wilmot Cancer Institute at the University of Rochester suggests a potential link between taurine, an ingredient found in energy drinks, and an increased risk of blood cancers. Taurine, an amino acid also naturally present in foods like meat, fish, and eggs, plays a role in various body functions, including energy…
A TikTok star named Anna Phelan has died at the age of 19, just a year after being diagnosed with brain cancer. Her family announced her passing on May 24, sharing on social media that Anna had “went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” They expressed gratitude for the prayers and…
In his 2023 memoir Spare, Prince Harry recounted a tense moment between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton ahead of his wedding in 2018. Harry claimed that Meghan was asked to apologize to Kate after suggesting she had “baby brain” due to recently giving birth and forgetting something trivial. According to the book, Kate was upset…
Donald Trump recently criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for his “needless killing” of civilians and soldiers in Ukraine, warning that such actions could lead to the “downfall of Russia.” This came after a massive Russian attack on Ukraine on May 24 that reportedly involved 367 drones and missiles, injuring dozens and killing at least 12…